TITLE: Manager, Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market STATUS: Part-time, non-exempt (hourly) REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Northeast LA Farmers’ Markets  LOCATION: Hybrid: Telecommuting + On-Site at Farmers’ Markets + Office (one day/week) COMPENSATION: $25-26/hr DOE BENEFIT: Unlimited PTO, 403b retirement plan, access to Employee Assistance Program SCHEDULE: 28 hours/week, flexible schedule, must be able to work Saturdays from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Summary of Responsibilities   Each Market Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the market they are assigned to including: recruitment and retention of farmer/vendors, social media marketing, communications with a variety of market stakeholders, and coordination of other market activities and programs, all under the direction of the Senior Manager, Northeast LA Farmers’ Markets. The position requires working Saturday from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM with a 30-minute unpaid break and availability on Tuesdays for team meetings.   This position is currently grant funded and funding is secured until August 2026. The Food Access LA and JACCC team will be continuously seeking funding for the Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market and the manager position but note that the permanency of this position is not guaranteed.  Little Tokyo Farmers’ Market (Saturday from 7:00 AM– 3:30 PM)  Leads regulation and compliance including but not limited to:  Enforce Food Access LA rules and other pertinent Regional, State, and Federal laws and regulations (Direct Marketing, California Retail Food Code, etc.)    Communicate market policies, activities, and rules to all vendors    Work with onsite security to resolve + deescalate emergencies, complaints, and requests from vendors, customers and community partners   Oversees vendor stall placement    Oversees market staff with the following market day tasks: Physical set-up and take-down of market Maintain market grounds  Distribute Load Lists, market memos, and other market correspondence to market vendors Maintain market supply inventory Maintain, organize and tidy up the market storage space Operate information booth  Sell market / Food Access LA merchandise periodically   Assure that the market site is clean once the market is closed and vendors have left  Facilitates effective market administration: Ensures all vendor complete required paperwork and stall fee payment at the end of each market day Update social media (Instagram feed and stories, Facebook, Twitter) with relevant market news, vendor updates, seasonal finds, etc. Provide support for special events such as food demonstrations, cultural celebrations, book signings, etc. Organize and maintain weekly market supplies  Office / Work From Home (2.5 weekdays) Manage weekly market accounting and reconciling (in office required): Process all load lists from the previous market day. Reconcile and submit all forms of payment including cash, check, EBT, Market Match, and WIC. Complete weekly market day sales and redemption reports. Organize and replenish EBT / Market Match supplies. Communicate with vendors and market stakeholders regarding market policies, activities, and rules. Maintain vendor files and other administrative tasks as needed. Work with Food Access LA’s Senior Manager, Northeast LA Farmers’ Markets to secure all necessary permits for operation of a Certified Farmers’ Market. Collaborate with state and federal agencies to ensure vendor compliance as needed. Develop digital and print promotional materials. Promote the farmers’ market on social media and within the community, including presentations to schools, local businesses, churches, and other community-based organizations. Organize market events + programming such as book signings, food demos, etc. Interface with community leaders, elected officials, and community stakeholders. Organize and attend farm, kitchen and studio visits as needed. Participate in Food Access LA Farmers’ Market Operations and other Food Access LA initiatives: Attend regular meetings including, but not limited to: Weekly supervision meetings with Senior Manager, Northeast LA Farmers’ Markets Monthly Market Manager meetings  Monthly Food Access LA staff meetings Other meetings and trainings as required Participate in internal working groups and other collaborative activities as time permits Fundraise on behalf of Food Access LA and support with grant acquisitions 
